Sharia Law
It's negative effect on human rights
Thesis
What is the Issue?
Islamic leaders have used Sharia law to cage women, to lead terrorist attacks, to publicly execute people, and much more. Some countries are more moderate, (Egypt, Tunisia) while others use for political gain (Saudi Arabia).
Islam Society
Muslims are taught to follow the Sharia Laws, that shape the way they live their daily lives.
Quran
Quran (2:244) - "Then fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things." The Quran includes the Sharia Laws, and all the paths Muslims are told to follow. Since the time this book was written, it has always led to wars, and violence.
Women
Women are forced to wear burkas, and are treated as property in Islam society.
UK: Pakistani parents found guilty of murdering daughter
In this clip, 2 parents are found guilty of murder, after killing their daughter. She refused to take part in an arranged marriage the parents wanted, and they went ahead and killed her. They did not want to shame their family name in Islam.
Public Executions
Fear and Intimidation
The man below wants to provoke fear against his enemies.
Documentary
The film tells of Islam, and it's beginning roots. They try and explain, while there are many peaceful Muslims, Islam is not a peaceful religion. Maybe you didn't know that Muhammed himself beheaded 700-900 people. There have been 14 centuries of Islam history, and it's always changing. They do not have a solid structure, because once a new person interprets a sign from allah, the old is void, and the new is now taught. It has no solid structure, and anyone can change it to the most strict, and crazy laws.
It is very interesting, and is told through interviews with several different people with different angles and perspectives.
NGOs and IGOs
I found in an article by Amnesty USA, that there were 4 men in Saudi Arabia who had tried to create an NGO.The values were good, as the report said, “The NGO’s founding statement lists among its aims:”to spread and defend the culture of human rights, enforce its principles and values, and promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”, and “to reinforce the role of women in political participation and social activities in accordance with Islamic Sharia (law)”. Shortly after, the government, under the Sharia Law, had the men arrested. The founder was sent to 3 years in prison.
In my researching, I was unable to find any NGO’s, or IGO’s that specifically were opposing the Sharia Law, but I was able to find an organization BAOBAB, which was dedicated to helping women stuck in the Sharia system. For example, they helped a woman who was about to be stoned, and brought her to safety.Who supports the Sharia Law?
Sharia Law Violations
Where is Sharia being enforced?
Where are the Muslims located?
So what now?
Works Cited
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